We're Angels

I was inspired to write this after i met a fascinating and selfless individual while volunteering. This person really showed me that humans are capable of doing great deeds, and that we have the potential to become better people and transform the world as a result.

I could care less about the number of houses you own Or the amount of money you make I want to know if you’ve ever had the desire to invest a piece of your heart in philanthropy. I could care less about the college degrees you’ve earned Or the prestigious university you attended, I want to know if you are willing to share your knowledge with those who may need it more than you. I could care less about how popular you are, Or the number of parties you’ve been invited to, I want to know if you have the capacity to forgive those who’ve wronged you And if you know how to sympathize and empathize I could care less about where you’ve from, how old you are, Or how you were brought up, I want to know if you’ve made it your life’s mission to pursue lifelong learning I could care less about your appearance Or the reputation you find necessary to uphold, I want to know if you have a healthy self-esteem, And if you have enough confidence to sustain you when everything else falls away I could care less about the number of victories you’ve won Or the number of people you’ve outwitted, I want to know that you haven’t cheated anyone on your road to victory, if you can lose with graciousness, and try again even when success seems impossible. I want to know if you can distinguish true beauty from superficial aestheticism, If you can uphold your morals in the face of adversity, If you can find a bright side in the most unfortunate circumstances, but above all, If you can see yourself as God sees you, If you can see your potential to fly.

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